Which cytokines are important for eosinophil survival and activation in tissues?
IL-5
Which cytokines signal goblet cells to produce large amounts of mucus?
IL-13
Which cytokines are produced by Treg and play a crucial role in immunity by preventing hypersensitivity responses and immunopathology, which helps maintain immunological homeostasis?
IL-10
Which cytokines are best able to promote mast cell growth and function?
IL-9
Which one of the following drugs is used to help clear mucus from the chest during congestion from a cold or flu?
guaifenesin
Which one of the following drugs is a cough suppressant due to its activity in the central nervous system?
dextromethorphan
Which one of the following drugs is a decongestant?
phenylephrine
Which cytokines signal for B cell isotype switching from IgG to IgE?
IL-4
Which one of the following drugs is a prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor?
ibuprofen
Alarmins TSLP, IL-33, and IL-25 are produced by epithelial cells in response to damage by leminths, allergens with protease activity, or other agents. They activate ILC2s for production of IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13.